How do I allow incoming connections to a SQL Server instance?

How do I give access to an SQL instance?

Procedure1In the SQL Server Management Studio, open Object Explorer.2Click Server_instance_name > Security > Logins.3Right-click Logins and select New Login.4On the General page, in the Login name field, type the name for a new user.5Select SQL Server authentication.6In the Password field, type a password for the user.Creating a user and granting permissions - IBM

How do I connect to a SQL Server instance from another computer?

To connect to the Database Engine from another computer1On a second computer that contains the SQL Server client tools, log in with an account authorized to connect to SQL Server, and open Management Studio.2In the Connect to Server dialog box, confirm Database Engine in the Server type box.Lesson 2: Connecting from Another Computer - SQL Server

How do I allow SQL Server in firewall settings?

To open access to SQL Server when using dynamic ports In the Rule Type dialog box, select Program, and then select Next. In the Program dialog box, select This program path. Select Browse, and navigate to the instance of SQL Server that you want to access through the firewall, and then select Open.

How do I connect to a target SQL Server instance?

Using SQL Server Management Studio1In Object Explorer, connect to an instance of the Microsoft SQL Server Database Engine, and then expand that instance.2Right-click SQL Server Agent, point to Multi Server Administration, and then click Make this a Target.Make a Target Server - SQL Server Agent | Microsoft Docs